17 Related Articles, between 2018-06-11 and 2018-05-29

A Corps Dancer Leaps Into His Romeo Debut. Aran Bell, 19, who made an impression as a little boy in “First Position,” talks about dancing a lead role at American Ballet Theater. >>

Diesel chose a model in a wheelchair. Jillian Mercado is revolutionizing society's image of people with disabilities through her work as the face of IMG modeling agency. Watch "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. >>

How Gullah culture is different. How Gullah culture is different from black culture in other parts of America. Watch "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. >>

Kamau Bell asks: Where am I from?. 'United Shades of America' host W. Kamau Bell embarks on a journey to discover his family history with Ancestry and brings his mom and dad along for the ride. Watch the full episode of 'Finding Kamau.' >>

Kamau Bell: Standing Rock changed how I see America. The Dakota Access Pipeline protests were a catalyst for native peoples to voice a host of concerns, but on "United Shades of America," W. Kamau Bell asks: Who's listening? >>

Kamau Bell's ancestor fought to end slavery. 'United Shades of America' host W. Kamau Bell and his mom learn about an ancestor who fought for the United States Colored Troops. Watch the full episode of 'Finding Kamau.' >>

Kamau learns what it feels like to be blind. W. Kamau Bell uses a blindfold to learn more about accessibility issues. Watch "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. >>

Kamau walks on great-great-grandfather's land. 'United Shades of America' host W. Kamau Bell and his mom explore the land his great-great-grandfather once owned. Watch the full episode of 'Finding Kamau.' >>

Mind blown: Kamau's dad reacts to Ancestry results. 'United Shades of America' host W. Kamau Bell and his dad are shocked when their family's origin story is dramatically revised. Watch the full episode of 'Finding Kamau.' >>

The Gullah are fighting to preserve their culture. Like all marginalized groups in America, the Gullah are fighting to preserve their culture. Watch "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. >>

The importance of preserving the Gullah language. The Penn Center is hoping to help preserve Gullah culture by working to get it taught in schools. Watch "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. >>

This deaf actor is a legend in show business. CJ Jones is a deaf actor who has become a legend in show business for his one-man standup comedy shows and movies. Watch "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. >>

W. Kamau Bell: Childish Gambino and Kanye show black isn't a monolith. Citing Kanye West, Childish Gambino, Janelle Monae and others, Kamau Bell says it's the perfect time to look at a group of people like the Gullah Geechee who have always refused to fit America's limited idea of what it means to be a black American. >>

W. Kamau Bell: The one thing these 101 colleges have in common. W. Kamau Bell says that after visiting some historically black colleges and universities, he wishes he'd attended one himself and argues these institutions are vital to the past, present and future of black America. >>

What you get wrong about HBCUs. HBCUs are not monolithic places where everybody is the same -- and the diverse student body is proof. Watch "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. >>

What's next for America's HBCUs?. Marc Lamont Hill explains why he believes in the future of historically black colleges and universities despite a decline in popularity. Watch "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. >>